Can excess mucus cause dizziness?
Sinusitis vertigo is vertigo caused by a buildup of mucus in the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian tube runs from the inner ear to your throat. It’s part of the system that helps you maintain your balance.
Can allergies cause off balance feeling?
You’re probably already familiar with standard allergy symptoms: runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and the like. But you might not realize that issues like dizziness (feeling off-balance) and vertigo (feeling like you’re spinning) can be a direct result of your allergies, too.
Can dizziness be related to sinus problems?
People with allergies or frequent sinus infections (inflammation of the nasal cavity and sinuses) commonly suffer from nasal polyps. Nasal polyps increase sinus pressure. This can affect the Eustachian tube, which in turn disrupts balance and equilibrium, causing dizziness, or vertigo.
How long does sinus vertigo last?
How long does vertigo last? On average, vertigo attacks last several seconds to several minutes. In severe cases, however, people can experience vertigo for hours, days, weeks or even months.
What is sinusitis vertigo?
Written by Emily Lunardo. Published on November 3, 2015. Sinusitis vertigo and dizziness are complications of a sinus infection. Caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungus, sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses.
Is antihistamine good for dizziness?
Antihistamines, such as meclizine, solve dizziness. It works to block the signals to the brain that cause these symptoms. However, if you have recurring vertigo or dizziness, taking antihistamines is not a good long-term solution.
Why do I keep feeling dizzy?
Dizziness has many possible causes, including inner ear disturbance, motion sickness and medication effects. Sometimes it’s caused by an underlying health condition, such as poor circulation, infection or injury. The way dizziness makes you feel and your triggers provide clues for possible causes.